We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic individual to act as a Learning Innovator.
This is a seconded role until 31st July 2025, working within the learning development and innovation team, directed by the Learning and Innovation Managers (LIMs) and in partnership with Learning Innovation Leads (LILs).
Responsibilities include:
- To support the Curriculum staff and learners plus Learning Innovation Managers (LIMs) and Learning Innovation Leads (LILs) to develop LTA practice across the college and improve digital skills across the organisation
- To provide pedagogical advice, guidance and support to shape a more creative and innovative approach to curriculum design.
- To provide learner support in improving digital skills to prepare them for future employment
- To maximise every opportunity to showcase high quality LTA, and support and develop a culture of sharing good practice.
- To support the LIMs and LILs in finding sources of external funding for improving LTA.
- Demonstrate and maintain highly effective teaching practice.
- To ensure appropriate records learner support are maintained and available as required by the role.
- To promote the use of navigate for the learners to log their digital progress
- To ensure that action/developmental plans are developed and updated in a timely fashion and are of a high quality.
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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.
Education & Training
- Degree or equivalent.
- GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)
- GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in English or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)
Experience
- Evidence of a successful track record of Learning Teaching and Assessment, including taking an innovative approach to LTA
- Ability to utilise IT and ILT both for administrative and teaching purposes.
- 3+ years teaching experience.
- Experience of mentoring academic colleagues.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone: Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
- Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development opportunities
- Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the UK City of Culture 2025
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.